TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2012 /CNW/ - TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage today announced a new, streaming web-based trading platform designed to deliver one of the most extensive selections of features available to investors who trade U.S. equities and advanced options strategies.  The new web-based platform joins TD's suite of U.S. trading solutions, which also include the flexibility and convenience of desktop and mobile applications.

"Whether you're new to investing online, an experienced investor or someone who trades actively, we have a trading solution for everyone," says Kerry Peacock, President, TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage. "Our suite of U.S. trading platforms is in direct response to growing demand among retail investors who want sophisticated tools to execute their strategies, but also want simplicity and the flexibility to trade the way they want."

The new web-based platform, based on current TD Ameritrade trading software, is designed for investors who trade U.S. stocks and execute advanced options strategies. A customizable dashboard provides the gateway to many benefits including:

• Powerful and intuitive order management. Set up and execute multi-leg options strategies in a single click.
• Complex strategies made simple. Options Strategy Chains allow you to filter and execute advanced option strategies based on your individual investment outlook for an underlying security.
• Advanced analytics.  Probability analysis and position profit and loss graphing so you can visualize risk and potential return.
• Generate more ideas. Stay connected with commercial-free CNBC TV streaming, or use the Heat Map to conveniently visualize the market and get an instant view of what stocks are generating investor attention.

"This great new addition complements our existing line up of powerful and easy-to-use trading platforms, and is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver innovative technology that addresses the needs of a diverse spectrum of investors. It enables our clients to control their investment strategies in real-time, whether working on the web or on the go," adds Peacock. "We provide access to everything an investor needs to make the most of today's dynamic market opportunities: simply choose the solution which reflects your investing needs and trading style."

To learn more about the full suite of TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage trading platforms, visit www.tdplatforms.com.

About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves approximately 22 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; Wealth and Insurance, including TD Waterhouse, an investment in TD Ameritrade, and TD Insurance; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, and TD Auto Finance U.S.; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with approximately 8.5 million online customers. TD had CDN$806 billion in assets on July 31, 2012.The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage is a division of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. - Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

SOURCE: TD Bank Group